Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
4pm–7pm weekdays
Dynamic, sharp and connected - Heather du Plessis-Allan means business.
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
Assertive, direct and opinionated, Heather is well respected by leading news makers, business leaders and political insiders.
As well as setting the news agenda, this show has a major focus on local and international business, ensuring our listeners are engaged and informed.
Heather du Plessis-Allan is a driving force at the centre of New Zealand’s biggest newsroom and number one radio station*.
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Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday to discuss ending the war. This comes after Donald Trump...
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US and China establish solution in trade talks
The US and China have agreed to slash their reciprocal tariffs by 115 percent for 90 days. Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports at the start...
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IRD set to bring hammer down on businesses who haven't paid back Covid loans
Time is running out for businesses who took out a Covid Small Business Cashflow Scheme. It's five years today since Inland Revenue introduced the loans. They were...
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The Huddle: What did we make of Andrea Vance's c-word column?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a lot of remarkable things about yesterday's c-word column
There are a lot of remarkable things about that C-word column yesterday, and one of them is that it is still up online, and apparently no one is sorry for this. If...
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'Water off a duck's back': Nicola Willis responds to negative feedback from The Post
The Finance Minister's keeping a cool head, despite being the subject of some colourful language in yesterday's papers. The Post's Andrea Vance wrote a column on...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 12 May 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to a Stuff journalist who called her the...
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Wayne Brown outlines hopes for Auckland in updated manifesto
Auckland's mayor is calling for more leadership - and labelling the city's innovation and tech sector 'random'. Wayne Brown has laid out a to-do list for central...
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'Game-changer': NZ Open head celebrates Ryan Fox's maiden PGA tour win
It's been a big day in the world of New Zealand golf, as Ryan Fox walks away with another sporting achievement. A playoff victory at the Myrtle Beach Classic in...
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'Sceptical': ACT's David Seymour raises questions over proposed social media ban
David Seymour's denying the Coalition's back in choppy waters over National's proposed social media ban. Education Minister Erica Stanford is looking into ways...
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Budget 2025: Erica Stanford 'excited' to expand maths tutoring after funding boost
The Education Minister says she's excited to expand maths tutoring - after a pilot with 3,000 children launched. About $40 million will go into small-group tutoring...
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Jason Walls: Why won't Luxon weigh in on Jevon McSkimming's resignation?
The Prime Minister won't comment on the resignation of New Zealand's second most powerful cop, Jevon McSkimming. The Deputy Police Commissioner had been on suspension...
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Australia's Liberal Party weighing up options for Dutton's replacement
Australian Liberal Party MPs will meet tomorrow to vote in replacing defeated opposition leader Peter Dutton. As well decisively losing to Labor's Anthony Albanese...
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Ryan Fox claims maiden PGA Tour victory
A hectic few hours for Ryan Fox in the wake of one of the biggest triumphs of his golfing career. He's won on the PGA Tour for the first time - chipping in from...
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'Can't come soon enough': Horowhenua mayor hopeful new measures will crack down on boy racers
There's hopes that tougher penalties for boy racers and fleeing drivers will do the trick. The Government's establishing a presumptive sentence of vehicle destruction...
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The Huddle: 'Stupid rule' will send New Zealand netballers overseas
Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper join the Huddle. The Huddle discusses Netball New Zealand's current rules stating players must play...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 09 May 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 9 May 2025, the Government is pushing ahead with its review of the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister...
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Gavin Grey: Who came out on top in US-UK trade deal?
US President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a trade deal. In the deal, the United Kingdom will buy more US beef and ethanol,...
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Peter Lewis: Trump unlikely to remove tariffs on China as talks commence this weekend
Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend. US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on goods from China may...
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Cardinal John Dew: Kiwi cardinal 'privileged' to be part of conclave
It didn't take long for cardinals to decide on Leo XIV as the new pope. One of the cardinals in attendance was New Zealand's very own John Dew. He joins the show...
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Tony Morris: More than $150m undeclared tax in the property sector
The IRD has uncovered more than $150 million is undeclared tax and GST from the property sector. Developers and rental property owners haven’t been paying the correct...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZR's financial problems are its own fault
If you are at all interested in understanding what's going wrong at rugby headquarters in Wellington, can I recommend that you read Gregor Paul's piece in the Herald...
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Bishop Steve Lowe: Pope will 'come into conflict' with political leaders
The Catholic Catholic Church’s new pope is already making headlines for his criticism of his President Donald Trump. Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe says as pope, Leo...
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Erica Stanford: No new compo scheme for abuse in care victims
The Government has announced how they will pay compo to victims of abuse while in state care. There will be no new compo scheme, instead the Government will top...
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Tama Potaka: Waitangi Tribunal needs to be 'modernised'
Any changes to the Waitangi Tribunal will be introduced before the end of the year. The Government’s announced a review will kick of mid-year, with any advice to...
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Dan Mitchinson: First American pope a 'good move' for the Catholic Church
History has been made with the Catholic Church electing the first pope from the United States, Robert Francis Prevost. He has a history of missionary work in Peru...
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Review coming for 'increasingly activist' Waitangi Tribunal
The Government’s announced a review into the Waitangi Tribunal will begin shortly. The review was announced on Friday by Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka,...
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Robert Irvine: Council 'proactively' patrolling as Auckland dog attacks rise
The issue of dog attacks is back front and centre after a young girl was attacked on a West Auckland sports field. Auckland Council says the rise of off-leash dogs...
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Jason Pine: A-league final to stay at Mt Smart Stadium
After speculation football's A-league final would be held at Eden Park, it's been confirmed it will go ahead at Mt Smart's Go Media Stadium if Auckland FC make it....
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UK and US poised to announce trade deal
New reports indicate a 'major' trade deal between the US and UK is set to be announced. US President Trump has teased that a partnership with a 'respected world...
